Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Red Invader: Serratia marcescens and Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Season 1 Episode 1
In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files we explore Serratia marcescens — a red-pigment producing, opportunistic gram-negative bacterium that can rapid…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Levine vs Essen: The Right Way to Swab Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Season 1 Episode 1
Dr. D breaks down two standardized swab techniques—the Levine and the Essen rotary methods—and explains why proper wound cleansing and pressure-based…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
BKA Explained: Surgery, Choices, Rehab & What Comes Next
Season 1 Episode 1
In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files we walk through below‑knee amputation (BKA): why it’s performed, how surgeons select the level, and the step‑b…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Business of Amputations -Follow the Money: Why Hospitals Profit from Amputations
Season 1 Episode 1
This episode explores how healthcare reimbursement incentives make amputations far more profitable than months of limb salvage and wound care for pat…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
When Can I Get My Foot Wet? Wounds, Pools & Hot Tubs Explained
Season 1 Episode 1
This episode of Diabetic Foot Files explains when and how it’s safe to expose dressings, incisions, ulcers or amputation sites to water — covering sh…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Dating While Healing: Confidence, Intimacy with an active diabetic foot ulcer or post amputation
Season 1 Episode 1
This episode explores the human side of diabetic foot ulcers and how they affect dating, self‑image, and intimacy. Dr. G blends medical facts, psycho…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
When Pets Meet Diabetic Wounds: Hidden Risks You Need to Know
Season 1 Episode 1
In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files Dr. G explores how pets can contaminate diabetic wounds, the common zoonotic bacteria involved (Pasteurella, C…
7 months ago
Vinegar to the Rescue: Acetic Acid Protocols for Stubborn Wound Infections
Season 1 Episode 1
Dr. G examines acetic acid (medical vinegar) as a low-cost, evidence-based treatment for multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in diabetic foot…
7 months ago
Elective Surgery & Diabetes: What Your Surgeon Isn't Telling You
Season 1 Episode 1
Dr. Gabrielle Hutchinson-Donaldson explains when elective foot surgery is appropriate for people with diabetes, the key green and red flags to consid…
7 months ago
Blame the Patient: Why It’s Not Your Fault- And Why Doctor Must Do Better
Season 1 Episode 1
In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files the host exposes why patients with diabetic wounds are often unfairly blamed and explains how system gaps, pro…
7 months ago